FLANGE PACKS
One of the most critical components of a switch tripping unit is the battery technology. Nickel Cadmium and NiMh cells are widely used due to their inherent reliability giving advanced service life, the chemistry also eliminates the fear of the unpredictable "sudden death" failure sometimes encountered with lead-acid batteries, as well as enabling the user to benefit from savings over regular replacement, maintenance and down-time costs.
A further advantage of the NiCd and NiMh cells is that they provide high power output within a narrow voltage “window” and can also provide very high currents of up to 20 times the battery’s nominal capacity. The battery packs are often much lighter in weight and therefore easy to handle.
Amp range for individual cells is from 7oo MaH for a NiCd AA to 11Ah for a NiMh F.
Compared with VRLA batteries, NiCd and Nimh batteries are also more tolerant of electrical abuse such as overcharging, deep or even complete discharge, and offer superior performance at extremes of temperature, with an operating range of -20 to +40C.
We also can supply a range of VRLA options to meet you exact application requirements.
CAB build various computations in either AA, Sub C, C, D or F Cells. CAB only use the ARTS Energy (SAFT) VRE range of cells. This technology has proven to give the correct power for Switch tripping applications. Flange packs are traditionally use in switch tripping gear as they are designed to give short bursts of high power when required.
- Typical applications include medical, industrial and switch tripping gear
- Space saving,
- High number of cyclic charge and discharge applications
- Rugged construction
- Manufactured using the SAFT VRE AA,Cs, D and F range of cells.
- Strong, durable UPS Flanges are built industrial duty connectors
- Can be effectively used in a wide range of temperatures.
- Flange pack are designed to be permanently charges. The cells have to be especially produced to give short bursts of high energy. It is imperative that the correct cells are used.
- VRLA versions available upon request
- Fast and simple charging even after a prolonged period of storage.
- Wide range of NIMH Flange packs available with -40 to +85 operating temperatures
- Please phone Tim, Dave or Stuart on our sales team to discuss what pack is most appropriate for your needs.
Flange Battery Pack
Battery packs achieve the desired operating voltage by connecting several cells in series, with each cell adding to the total terminal voltage. Parallel connection attains higher capacity for increased current handling, as each cell adds to the total current handling. Some packs may have a combination of serial and parallel connections
Flange Battery pack can be built in series and parallel configurations depending on whether you need maximum Voltage or increased Amp Hour. It is important to use the same battery type with equal capacity throughout and never mix different makes and sizes. A weaker cell causes an imbalance. This is especially critical in a in-series configuration as a battery pack is only as strong as the weakest link.
For this reason CAB will only use SAFT cells as the SAFT Nickel-Cadmium cells have a legendary reputation for robustness, reliability and service life.
SAFT (ARTS Energy) NICD cells benchmark technology for difficult and demanding applications: operating temperatures from –40 °C to +60 °C (because the electrolyte has a very low freezing point), excellent cycling capability (up to 3,000 cycles), long storage life, and low or zero maintenance.
Nickel-cadmium cells (NICD) have an anode (negative) in cadmium hydroxide and a cathode (positive) in nickel hydroxide, immersed in an alkaline solution (electrolyte) comprising potassium, sodium and lithium hydroxides. The cells are rechargeable and deliver a voltage of 1.2 V during discharge.
The sealed cells are cylindrical in shape, in nickel-steel cans.
IN CAB’s opinion the structural materials SAFT use, nickel-cadmium batteries are exceptionally robust, and exempt from risk of sudden failure. And they can be made with very thin electrodes, for high-power units.
Refer to the SAFT (ARTS Energy) VRE range of cells in our data sheet section.
Flange Packs
Telephone Ordering - +44 (0)1752 696000
In most cases we can guarantee delivery within 3-4 working days on the UK mainland!
